HamShackTV Live | Hamvention 2026 Stories, Gear & Discussion

Dayton Hamvention 2026 is over… and now it’s time to break it all down LIVE on HamShackTV. Join us Thursday, May 21 at 8PM Eastern as we recap one of the biggest amateur radio events of the year. We’ll discuss the crowds, weather, vendor halls, flea market finds, new radio announcements, biggest surprises, and the overall atmosphere from Hamvention weekend in Xenia, Ohio. We’ll also talk about: • The best gear we saw • Biggest disappointments • Hamvention crowd reactions • Flea market treasures • Rain and mud conditions • New products from Icom, Yaesu, Kenwood and more • Stories from the campground and boneyard • Viewer call-ins and live chat discussion If you attended Hamvention, we want to hear YOUR thoughts live in the chat. Thursday, May 21 8:00PM Eastern 7:00PM Central 6:00PM Mountain 5:00PM Pacific 0000z Friday Part of the 2nd Annual HamShackTV Hamfest Tour fueled by Ham Radio Prep and World Radio League.🎙 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & JOIN THE COMMUNITY! GET THE BEST IN MOBILE RADIO MOUNTS: https://www.lidoradio.com/?sca_ref=10... 🛒 Shop My Amazon Link https://geni.us/HSTVAmazon *Gigaparts* Radios, Antennas, Coax, Power Supplies, 3D Printers, and More! Go to Gigaparts.com and Earn 2x Rewards point when using discound code HamShackTV at checkout. 📻 Get Your Ham Radio License the Easy Way Ham Radio Prep makes it simple — save 10% with code HamShackTV https://HamRadioPrep.com 🌍 Join World Radio League Track QSOs like a pro — 10% off Paid Memberships with HAMSHACKTV https://app.worldradioleague.com/?via... ABR Industries (COAX AND CONNECTORS) https://abrind.com/?sld=hamshacktv Use coupon code hamshacktv10 at checkout for 10% off 👉 Buy your SEEED T1000 here: https://www.seeedstudio.com/SenseCAP-... 🔌 Digirig Interface Your all-in-one digital rig solution — plug in and get on the air fast: https://digirig.net/p/8/ 🖥️ Intehill Monitors for POTA & More Crystal-clear portable displays perfect for field ops: https://tidd.ly/46n7BSh 🧢 Official HamShackTV Merch From shirts to mugs — support the shack in style: https://hamshacktv.printify.me/ 📡 BetterSafeRadio Gear Save 7% on solid gear for the prepared ham — use code AA4WX7 https://bettersaferadio.com/pro/aa4wx 🌐 Explore Meshtastic Get started with off-grid comms — click here: https://tinyurl.com/yfuanv2e 🚀 Join This Channel for Perks & Exclusive Content Get member-only videos, badges & more: / @hamshacktv 🛍️ Visit the All-New HamShackTV Amazon Store My curated picks in one place: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamshacktv Let’s keep HamShackTV going strong — here’s how you can be a part of it: 💬 Chat with Us on Discord Join the conversation with fellow hams: / discord 📘 Follow on Facebook Daily posts, updates, and behind-the-scenes: / hamshacktv 🌐 Visit the website for videos, merch & more: https://HAMSHACKTV.COM ⚠️ FTC Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the shack! Songs that may be used in my videos: Newsmark - 615 Music The Process By LAKEY INSPIRED is licensed under a Creative Commons License. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/62036232...